The Archie Williams Peregrine Falcons will take on the Sonoma Valley Dragons at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday. Archie Williams has given up an average of 27.9 points per game this season, but Saturday's game will give them a chance to turn things around.
Archie Williams is probably headed into the game with a chip on their shoulder considering San Rafael just ended the team's three-game winning streak last Saturday. They took a blow against the Bulldogs, falling 42-14. The Peregrine Falcons were down 35-7 at the end of the third quarter, which was just too much to recover from.
Meanwhile, Sonoma Valley came tearing into Saturday's contest with five straight wins (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 22.8 points), and they left with even more momentum. They took their matchup with ease, bagging a 49-12 win over the Hornets. The Dragons' offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Sonoma Valley's win came from a few key players Archie Williams will need to keep an eye on. One of the most notable was Cayden Waldrop, who rushed for 178 yards and two TDs while picking up 8.5 yards per carry. He is on a roll when it comes to rushing touchdowns, as he's now punched in two or more in each of the last four games he's played. The team also got some help courtesy of Dalan Lopata, who threw for 276 yards and four touchdowns on only 16 passes.
Sonoma Valley didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Alexander Pureco, Chuy Ordaz, and Angelo Tellez picked up one apiece. Tellez got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Archie Williams' defeat was their first in the league, dropping their league record down to 2-1 and their overall record down to 4-3. As for Sonoma Valley, their victory bumped their record up to 6-1.
Archie Williams was taken down by Sonoma Valley 35-0 in their previous matchup back in October of 2024. Will the Peregrine Falcons have more luck at home instead of on the road? Check MaxPreps after the action for a full breakdown of the game and more football content.
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